Company:  Our client is a leading producer of films and packaging solutions. With seven US facilities, they serve a wide range of markets including construction, food & beverage, chemical & petrochemical, packaging converters, and many others.

• Committed ownership that is investing in growth, both organically and through acquisition.
• With a history of over 40 years in the US, they are a stable company committed to developing new and innovative products for both existing and new markets.

How they appreciate their team members:

• Providing a competitive base salary and solid benefits that include a great healthcare, dental, and vision plan with HSA and FSA options.
• A generous 401(K) – if you contribute 8%, they match 6%; 14% of your salary towards a comfortable retirement!
• Quarterly employee appreciation and community events.
• Limited bureaucracy that empowers its managers with a strong culture and core values that drive individual contribution, teamwork, growth, and innovation.
• Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this is a highly visible role within a key business unit.

Your Unique Role

You will be responsible for technical oversight for a critical manufacturing plant and be the SME for multi-layer blown film coextrusion.  You will make an impact on every step of the process, from material qualifications to trials and equipment optimization.  Drive continuous improvement initiatives and work with cross functional teams to raise their level of knowledge in extrusion.  This role will also help to advance the technology and capabilities of the facility.

Location:  Eastern Texas – suburban area known for being a family friendly town, high quality schools and low cost of living. Summers are warm and winters are mild.

To be successful in this critical role:

• Degree preferred – training in Lean, 5S, 6Sigma, etc. is also helpful.
• You will be the go-to person for blown film operations – a ‘blown film guru.’
• Experience with new product trials.
• Working knowledge of material formulations